About This Class

Good canapés set the tone for a party, and these three will do it in style. In this hands-on class, you'll make crisp rice bites topped with prawn mayo, smashed Christmas tostadas, and golden ricotta cigars — a trio of small plates with big impact. The crisp rice bites come first: pressing and frying rice until it shatters at the edges, then topping each piece with a generous spoonful of seasoned prawn mayo. You'll learn how to get that crunch, how to season the topping properly, and how to assemble them so they hold together from tray to hand. Next, the smashed Christmas tostadas — crisp bases piled with festive flavour, built for colour and contrast. You'll work on layering textures and balancing richness with freshness, the key to canapés people come back for. Finally, ricotta cigars: crisp pastry rolled around a creamy ricotta filling and fried or baked until golden. You'll practise rolling them tight and even, and learn how to make a batch ahead so they're ready to finish just before guests arrive. Throughout, we'll cover the practical side of party food — what can be prepped in advance, how to serve at the right temperature, and how to plate a spread that looks abundant without last-minute panic. You'll leave with the skills and the confidence to cater your own Christmas gathering. Dietary & Allergy Info This class contains shellfish, dairy and gluten, and is not suitable for vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free diets. Skills • Making crisp rice bases with proper crunch • Seasoning and assembling prawn mayo topping • Building tostadas: layering texture and flavour • Rolling and cooking ricotta cigars • Advance prep and timing for party food • Plating and presentation for a canapé spread Details • Duration: 3.5 hrs • Skill level: All Levels • No prior experience required. Upcoming Class Dates: • Saturday 5th December 2026 • Saturday 12th December 2026 • Thursday 17th December 2026